Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Wild lilac
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Ceanothus
regal geranium
In German
Ceanothus
Regal Geranie
In French
Ceanothus
geranium royale
In Spanish
Ceanothus
geranio regia
In Greek
Ceanothus
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
gerânio régio
In Polish
Ceanothus
regal geranium
In Latin
Ceanothus
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Ceanothus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Regal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Ceanothus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ceanothus and Regal Geranium
Care of Ceanothus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.